This recipe for Ham and Cheese Croissant Casserole is the right breakfast or brunch. A good way to make use of up leftover ham and off croissants!
A SIMPLE BUT ELEGANT BREAKFAST OR BRUNCH
In case you’ve received some leftover ham and a few croissants which might be getting a tad stale, then this Ham and Cheese Croissant Casserole is the dish to make with these leftovers! It whips up in a short time and tastes prefer it was made in a French bistro. Nobody has to understand how easy it’s to throw collectively!
![A plate with a fork and a slice of Ham and Cheese Croissant Casserole.](https://www.thecountrycook.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/1st-image-Ham-and-Cheese-Croissant-Casserole.jpg)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
This casserole will be ready the evening earlier than, lined then saved within the fridge till able to bake.
Certain. Different cheese choices embody you might strive are cheddar, brie or parmesan.
Make it vegetarian by including mushrooms as a substitute of ham or no matter veggies you like!
I’ve solely examined this with full fats cows milk so I can’t say how it might end up utilizing milk alternate options.
Bacon can be utilized but it surely must be pre-cooked earlier than utilizing on this dish or else it would produce an excessive amount of grease. Prosciutto will also be used as a substitute of ham. It’s a bit pricier, in order that’s why I selected ham.
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![A baking dish with Ham and Cheese Croissant Casserole.](https://www.thecountrycook.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/main-image-Ham-Cheese-Croissant-Casserole.jpg)
INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (SEE RECIPE CARD BELOW FOR THE FULL RECIPE)
- croissants – cube them into 1-inch cubes
- heavy cream
- entire milk
- dried Italian seasoning
- eggs
- sea salt & contemporary black pepper
- thinly sliced deli ham- lower into 1-inch diced items.
- shredded mozzarella– I’ve beforehand made this with cubed mozzarella, however I switched to shredded mozzarella because it melts simpler.
![croissants, eggs, ham slices, shredded mozzarella cheese, heavy cream, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper.](https://www.thecountrycook.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Ham-_-Cheese-Crosissant-Bake-6.jpg)
![croissants, eggs, ham slices, shredded mozzarella cheese, heavy cream, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper.](https://www.thecountrycook.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Ham-_-Cheese-Crosissant-Bake-6.jpg)
HOW TO MAKE HAM AND CHEESE CROISSANT CASSEROLE:
Preheat the oven to 350F levels. Spray an 11 x 7 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray (or simply coat in butter). Place diced croissants, diced ham, and half of the mozzarella into the baking dish. Stir to mix so the ham and cheese is distributed. In a small bowl, beat heavy cream, milk, Italian seasoning, eggs, salt and pepper collectively.
![A baking dish with diced croissants, diced ham, and shredded mozzarella.](https://www.thecountrycook.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Ham-and-Cheese-Croissant-Casserole-IP-1.jpg)
![A baking dish with diced croissants, diced ham, and shredded mozzarella.](https://www.thecountrycook.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Ham-and-Cheese-Croissant-Casserole-IP-1.jpg)
Pour the egg combination excessive of the combination within the baking dish. Press down the highest so the combination will get absorbed by the bread. High with the remaining cheese.
![A spoon pressing down on an unbaked casserole and a dish with shredded cheese on top of the casserole.](https://www.thecountrycook.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Ham-and-Cheese-Croissant-Casserole-IP-2.jpg)
![A spoon pressing down on an unbaked casserole and a dish with shredded cheese on top of the casserole.](https://www.thecountrycook.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Ham-and-Cheese-Croissant-Casserole-IP-2.jpg)
Cowl the dish with nonstick foil and bake for half-hour. Take away foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes or till frivolously golden on prime. Take away and serve instantly with dried parsley for garnish, elective.
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Initially revealed: November 2020
Up to date pictures and republished: October 2024
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Energy: 493kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 25g | Fats: 32g | Sodium: 1309mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g
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